The New England Patriots may have had some more tension with their star pass rusher than what meets the eye.
Following an extensive negotiation period this summer between the Patriots and Judon that proved unsuccessful after some back-and-forth between both sides, New England decided to make the bold decision to deal their 32-year-old pass rusher to the Falcons in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick—effectively ending the Judon era in Foxboro after three seasons of service.
According to Breer, the Patriots were reportedly getting "sick" of Judon towards the end of his tenure with the team amid his consistent contract negotiations, noting the now-Falcons pass rusher being "sort of an operator" behind closed doors, eventually becoming an act that had "worn thin" in New England:
Breer continued to note that this isn't the first time Judon has had similar gripes thrown his way, as it was an issue that was present in Baltimore that further accelerated his move away from the Patriots:
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